2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 14:11 Historical context

2 Kings 14:11 directly continues the story: Amaziah refuses to listen, and Jehoash attacks, leading to their confrontation.

2 Kings 13:12 Historical context

2 Kings 13:12 explicitly notes Jehoash's war against Amaziah, which directly results from this challenge.

2 Chronicles 25:17-24 gives the full parallel account of this same challenge and the ensuing battle between Amaziah and Jehoash.

Proverbs 13:10 Related theme

Proverbs 13:10 warns that pride breeds strife—Amaziah's pride after defeating Edom prompted his rash challenge.

Proverbs 20:18 urges seeking counsel before war; Amaziah acted rashly without guidance, contrasting this wisdom.

Proverbs 25:8 warns against hasty arguments; Amaziah's quick challenge to Jehoash brought shame in defeat.

Proverbs 26:4 warns against answering a fool, contrasting with Amaziah's foolish challenge that leads to his defeat.

Judges 9:29 Parallel

In Judges 9:29, Gaal similarly challenges Abimelech to come out and fight, echoing Amaziah's battle invitation.

Judges 9:38 Parallel

In Judges 9:38, Zebul taunts Gaal to go out and fight, mirroring the military challenge of Amaziah's message.

In 1 Samuel 14:12, Philistines call out a challenge to Jonathan to come up and fight, similar to Amaziah's invitation to meet in battle.

Proverbs 17:14 advises dropping a quarrel before it escalates; Amaziah did the opposite, igniting a disastrous conflict.

Proverbs 18:6 Related theme

Proverbs 18:6 says fools' lips bring strife—Amaziah's challenge, spoken in pride, led to his defeat.